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I really only started reading political blogs in the last couple years, and this is a problem I've been surprised to discover frequently in the comment sections. I often read somebody's angry comment rant, and honestly can't figure out which side they're on, because you can't tell from anything in the content of their comment.

He's a progressive liberal. The evidence is his signage and his hat. The old school Wisconsin Progressive libs were descendants of the European 48ers who used to slogan around the phrase "Freedom is Mine". Plus his cap looks almost phrygian.

How about instead of mindlessly "shouting" Shame, you try to talk and persuade.

I would not negotiate with my child when she was throwing a temper tantrum, why should I pay any attention to your temper tantrums?<<

"Temper tantrum?" Hardly.

Try this URL:

http://tinyurl.com/3vhk9cm

The first few sentences:

"This afternoon, Marilyn Davenport sent an email to fellow Orange County Republican elected officials, apologizing if anyone was offended by her depicting President Barack Obama as an ape--while also blasting the "liberal media" for reporting the story.

"'I simply found it amusing regarding the character of Obama and all the questions surrounding his origin of birth," Davenport wrote. "In no way did I even consider the fact he's half black when I sent out the email.'"

The article goes on to describe her as a Tea Party activist. Note, please, that she doesn't deny what she did.

Please explain how this ignorant and/or racist behavior fits your description of the "hallmarks of the Tea Party." And if it doesn't, please have the honesty to admit it.

I think that racial remarks about Obama are beyond the pale and people who do those things need to be ostracized from the group.

I think that there are plenty of other reasons to dislike Obama.

I think that the Tea Party and Conservatives DO police their own by censure.

I have seen zero evidence of similar disapprobation from those on the Left. Where are the voices condemning the actions of those on the Left who commit mayhem, violence and shout down the free speech of others.

When I see any of you condemn the racist signs about Condoleezza Rice, Clarence Thomas or the movies about killing Bush or the signs comparing him to Hitler.....then we can talk.

Until then you are nothing more than a mindless drone spewing mindless talking points and are hypocrites.

The schmuck with the "I want to be free" sign should be sent over to Iran and have him picket in front of the mullah's palace. See how long he'd retain his freedom and his head? Jerks like this guy should kiss the ground and be thankful that they're here in the good old USA?

Hey G, I'm not tracking here, why don't you help me out. Why is a picture of Obama's head on a chimp's body "racist". Isn't the current scientific belief that we all descended from apes? So...how's that racist? Also, how does this compare with the 8 years of "Chimpy McHitler" pictures of Bush that we were treated to in his presidency? (Surelyyouhaven'tforgottenthat? Was that racist too? I don't recall anyone claiming that back then. These constantly shifting standards are so confusing, help me out please.

Somehow this got lost when i posted it before, but I'd still like an answer:

Hey G, I'm not tracking here, why don't you help me out. Why is a picture of Obama's head on a chimp's body "racist". Isn't the current scientific belief that we all descended from apes? So...how's that racist? Also, how does this compare with the 8 years of "Chimpy McHitler" pictures of Bush that we were treated to in his presidency? (Surelyyouhaven'tforgottenthat? Was that racist too? I don't recall anyone claiming that back then. These constantly shifting standards are so confusing, help me out please.